In all need resource categories of school districts except the low need
districts, the percentage of students earning an IEP diploma exceeds the 1%
of students who can demonstrate proficiency on State assessments by using
results on the NYSAA for accountability purposes.
Chart Image: 2005 Total Cohort of all students
Summary: 2005 Total Cohort of all students earning an IEP Diploma after 4 years as of August
| NYC | Large 4 Cities | Urban/Suburban | Rural High Need | Average Need | Low Need | Total Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % IEP Diplomas | 0.017 | 0.029 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.015 | 0.005 | 0.016 |
2005
Total
Cohort
77,378
8,983
16,964
14,758
72,316
33,616
2005 Total Cohort of All Students
Earning an IEP Diploma after Four Years as of August
224,822
0.5%
Speaker Notes:
The Average and Low Need Districts have higher graduation rates, lower IEP diploma rates and lower dropout rates compared to the High Need Districts.
The five cities had the lowest graduation rates and the highest drop out rates.